Simple Oven-Baked Garlic Potatoes
These simple oven-baked garlic potatoes are made with thinly sliced potatoes, olive oil, salt, and fresh garlic. The top layer turns lightly golden, while some slices develop crispy edges.
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife or mandoline
- Large bowl
- Clean kitchen towel or paper towels
- Baking dish
- Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 800 g (1¾ lb) medium starchy potatoes
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Peel the potatoes if desired, then slice them thinly and evenly.
- Rinse the potato slices and pat them thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place the potatoes in a baking dish. Add the olive oil and salt, then toss to coat.
- Add the thinly sliced garlic and mix it evenly among the potatoes.
- Bake for about 40 - 50 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the top layer is lightly browned. Some slices should have crispy edges. Check towards the end of the cooking time, as the exact time depends on the thickness of the slices and the baking dish.
Notes
Potatoes: Medium-starchy and starchy potatoes work well for this recipe.
Slicing: Slice the potatoes as evenly as possible so they cook at a similar rate.
Drying: Pat the potatoes dry after rinsing to remove excess moisture and help them brown.
Olive oil: Use 1 tablespoon for a lighter coating or 2 tablespoons for a little more browning.
Garlic: Thinly sliced garlic distributes its flavor throughout the dish. Check towards the end of baking to prevent the garlic from becoming too dark.
Slicing: Slice the potatoes as evenly as possible so they cook at a similar rate.
Drying: Pat the potatoes dry after rinsing to remove excess moisture and help them brown.
Olive oil: Use 1 tablespoon for a lighter coating or 2 tablespoons for a little more browning.
Garlic: Thinly sliced garlic distributes its flavor throughout the dish. Check towards the end of baking to prevent the garlic from becoming too dark.